Philosophers of mind call this The Hard Problem

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But while a non-human animal can solve problems and even communicate,for humans, thinking also involves consciousness,the ability to reflect on our actions,not simply to perform them.So far, none of our studies tell us if having the intelligence to outsmart us means that our dog can also feel good about doing so.What we really want to know is what is it like to be a dog,or an octopus,or a crow?Philosophers of mind call this The Hard Problem.

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